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Explore Southern Africa

12 day small group tour

Your tour highlights

  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Kirstenbosch Guided Walk, Cape Town
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Carnivore Conservation Experience, Karongwe Private Game Reserve
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Zimbabwean Family Dinner, Victoria Falls
  • Your Foodie Moment: Boma Braai, Karongwe Private Game Reserve

Tour itinerary

Day
1
Cape Town

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.

Day
2
Cape Town

Begin the day with an exploration of vibrant Cape Town, wandering through the multicultural Bo-Kaap neighborhood. Then enjoy an exclusive guided tour of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, named by National Geographic Travel as one of the world’s 10 most magnificent gardens. Later, stop by Boulders Beach to see the resident population of African penguins, and continue to the Cape Point lighthouse and the Cape of Good Hope, the southwesternmost point in Africa.

Day
3
Cape Town

Enjoy a day of leisure in Cape Town, choosing from a variety of optional activities. Hop on a cable car to the summit, taking in extraordinary views of the city and the Atlantic seaboard. Or explore the Cape Winelands, visiting the historical city of Stellenbosch, touring wine estates with expert guides, and indulging in a variety of tastings and pairings.

Day
4
Cape Town - Johannesburg

Fly to Johannesburg, then take a guided tour of Soweto township. Soweto was an important center of South Africa’s anti-apartheid movement and home to its leader, Nelson Mandela. Visit the Mandela House Museum and learn about this painful chapter in the country’s history.

Day
5
Johannesburg - Kruger National Park

Set out towards Kruger National Park via the magnificent Panorama Route, one of the world’s most picturesque drives. Make stops at the dramatic Blyde River Canyon and Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and take in panoramic views of the forest-covered valley from the God’s Window viewpoint. Continue to our lodge near Kruger National park, savour a delicious South African Dinner in this picturesque location.

Day
6
Kruger National Park

Rise early and climb aboard an open jeep for a full-day safari in Kruger National Park—home to an extraordinary array of large mammals. Spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and perhaps elusive leopards as we explore this breathtaking wilderness of savanna and scrubland. Return to our lodge in the evening, where you can take some time to relax and enjoy the nocturnal sounds of the bush.

Day
7
Greater Kruger / Karongwe Private Game Reserve

Travel to the Karongwe Private Game Reserve, a pristine wildlife sanctuary located in the Greater Kruger area. Meet with a researcher from the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Cheetah Range Expansion Project—a program funded in part by National Geographic’s Big Cats Initiative and managed by National Geographic Explorer, Kulani Nyakane. Sit back for a lecture and learn about efforts to protect the region’s cheetahs and other carnivores. After, the researcher then joins us for a wildlife-viewing excursion through the reserve.

Day
8
Karongwe Private Game Reserve

Spend the day exploring Karongwe on morning and afternoon safaris with our local guides. Search for Africa’s famed “big five” as we drive through the shrublands of the bushveld. Back at camp, relax on deck or take a walk around the grounds before enjoying a traditional South African dinner with your fellow travellers.

Day
9
Karongwe Private Game Reserve - Johannesburg

Embark on one last safari this morning, keeping a lookout for Karongwe’s iconic inhabitants. Then head back to the city, where you’ll enjoy dinner in our lodge.

Day
10
Johannesburg - Victoria Falls

Catch a flight to the town of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, named after one of the most powerful waterfalls on Earth. Visit a nearby village and go grocery shopping in the bustling market. Then sit down with a local family for dinner, helping your hosts prepare a traditional Zimbabwean meal using the ingredients you picked out, and hear stories about local life and culture.

Day
11
Victoria Falls

Set out for a tour of magnificent Victoria Falls. Scottish explorer David Livingstone named them after Britain’s Queen Victoria, while their older, indigenous name is Mosi-oa-Tunya—“the smoke that thunders.” Opt to spend the day on an adventure through Chobe National Park.

Day
12
Victoria Falls

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Tour pricing:

from $7,539

per person twin/double share*

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Phone: 03 364 3400 or 0800 747 737
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Tour Inclusions:

Accommodation

  • Hotel (5 nights), Lodge (4 nights), Comfortable tent or chalets (2 nights).

Meals

  • 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 7 dinners
    Allow USD245-320 for meals not included.

Transportation

  • Air-conditioned touring vehicle, open safari vehicle, walking.
  • Internal flights
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Staff & experts

  • Local CEO (Chief Experience Officer) in Cape Town and Victoria Falls, CEO (Chief Experience Officer) for the Kruger portion, local guides/rangers.

Activities:

  • Orientation tour of Cape Town
  • Excursion to Cape Point including the penguins at Boulders Beach
  • Soweto tour
  • Panorama Route scenic drive with entrances
  • Kruger National Park wildlife safari drive in open vehicle
  • Private nature reserve wildlife safari drive in open safari vehicles
  • Tour of Victoria Falls

Not included:

Conditions:

TRAVEL STYLE (NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC JOURNEYS) = Greater exploration, insider access, and the freedom to roam – all without sacrificing comfort. SERVICE LEVEL: UPGRADED = Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities. PHYSICAL RATING 2: Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging. TRIP TYPE: SMALL GROUP Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 12. AGE REQUIREMENT: 12+ (All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
We had the most fantastic time. We were totally looked after and have absolutely no complaints from both of the lodges. Lovely accomodation and food and great swimming pools, which seemed to be used exclusively by us, particularly in Phinda. Great down time for the children. They also participated in the wild child side of things and all came home with a ranger certificate! If anyone wants to do Africa with children I would highly recommend both of these game reserves. Thanks for all the work you did to organise this for us and there will be enduring memories for us all and hopefully sparked the travel bug in the children
South Africa family holiday, Justin & Nicola
My holiday was amazing, absolutely fantastic. Africa was definitely the highlight and G Adventures were amazing. I met some lovely people and had a wonderful time and I'm so pleased I went. All of your arrangements worked out perfectly. Everything just went like a dream. So I just wanted to say thank you.
Portugal & Kenya, Sandra